------------ Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcao wrote: I totally agree with Pe. Ivo and Gilbert and also that there is 'Scientific illiteracy' in this forum as quoted.The discussion will not be rational and also not on the topic the writer tries to convey; obviously as all the critics who presume to have knowledge go nit picking here. It is really regrettable as instead of sharing knowledge on this Forum, netters are desisted from posting facts that are worth the read.
----------- GL responds: Dr. Ferdinando, welcome to goanet, where your writings (above) regarding science is a breath of fresh air. For a long time it was "one-eyed man is a king among the blind". So please do not tell the king that, "he has no clothes." Not after he spent more than a decade giving goanetters 'Scientific Literacy' - his version. So to state "there is 'Scientific illiteracy' in this forum" is blasphemy, which in 2010 will get you to the court of Scientific Inquisition. As proof of this, look at Santosh's response posted below. He suggest, let's forget about Dr. Hyman's article; and talk about something totally unconnected (Drs. David Gorski's and Robert Burton's articles); ani tea bhair respond "with data and references." I am supposed to do this as 'pirachit' / punishment for forwarding a link to a very well written article - a.k.a. spreading subversive material on science. Spend your time enjoying the humor of America's and Goa's scientist. But do not waste your time with pseudo-intellectual arguments from those whose knowledge come from web-surfing and finessed with "Copy and Paste". In USA, the pharmaceutical industry have bought the politicians, regulators and now academic-scientific community. Now these companies take their message directly to the public through TV advertisements. Hence Dr. Hyman's and similar articles are on-spot; both challenging the medical establishment as well as directly educating the public; who often demand the newest drug seen on TV. Months later, patients and malpractice lawyers sue the pharmaceutical Co. for side-effects and deaths. Most in America have seen advertisements from lawyers who request patients and families treated by these 'approved' drugs to call toll-free "1-800-BAD-DRUG" for legal action. Something that you likely already know. "Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level, and defeat you with experience!" Dilbert's rules of order. Regards, GL --------------- Santosh Helekar wrote: Why does Gilbert not follow his own advice and refute specific points in Drs. David Gorski's and Robert Burton's articles with data and references? Why does he abuse physicians, scientists, and the medical profession, instead?
